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… Injury prevention Last updated March 1, 2017 Being more … to understand how to exercise safely so you don’t injure yourself. Here are some important tips to keep in mind: Wear … and use proper skills and techniques. Learn the rules of your sport and how to use equipment properly. Choose … intended for educational and informational purposes only. … Injury prevention …
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… Spinal Decompression for Neck Pain On this page: Surgery … Spinal decompression surgery reduces pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots . Surgery is only done to relieve … helps relieve other symptoms. To relieve the pressure, your doctor may remove: Bony growths (bone spurs or …
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… can develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or injury. Back problems and injuries often occur during sports … . A fracture or dislocation of the spine. It can cause a spinal cord injury that may lead to lifelong paralysis. It's …
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… Information about cannabis Last updated September 17, 2024 On this page: … or frequent use of cannabis if you are under the age of 25. Your brain is still developing at this age. The earlier you … You could transfer harmful substances in cannabis to your developing baby while pregnant or through your breast …
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… activity outweigh the risks for almost everyone. Learn about actions you can take to do physical activity safely … injuries and other adverse events. How to exercise safely Injury prevention Warming up Cooling down Flexibility and … Sports-related dehydration Returning to play after a head injury during a sporting event If you have questions about …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the … If you have been exposed to the chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and …
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… Overview When you use one part of your body in the same way over and over again, it can cause an overuse injury. Overuse injuries happen when you stress your joints, … the same way over and over again, it can cause an overuse injury. Overuse injuries happen when you stress your joints, …
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… About Active For Health Last updated January 9, 2025 … & Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, UBC … About Active For Health …
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… Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your … injuries that need attention. Trouble breathing, shock, spinal injuries, and severe bleeding are all … No Signs of shock Do you think there could be a spinal cord injury ? Yes Possible spinal cord injury No Possible …
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… Disease and Injury Prevention Learning Center Learn about disease and … a Car Safely Mouth Guard National Childhood Immunization Record Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Office Ergonomics Oral … Members Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy Snake Antivenom Spinal Cord Injury: Safe Transfers To or From a Wheelchair …
